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Weather & Climate in Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phuthaditjhaba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,482 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,482 ft (1,671 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.5242°N, 28.8158°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 20, 2015 | 25 km ESE of Ventersburg, South Africa | M4.2 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in |
Phuthaditjhaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in June to 63°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.4").